Clumsy Theosis

Have you ever encountered a convert to Catholicism who seems to know the Faith inside and out—more so than most Cradle-Catholics? There is a major difference between those new(er) to Catholicism and those who have had the Faith the majority of their lives. After reading a book for new converts, “I’m Catholic. Now What?” Richaél Lucero realized that difference is a strong sense of wonder and an appetite for answers. Listen to learn the part wonder plays in your knowledge of your Faith, what you can gain from new converts, and how to reignite your spark for wonder in the Faith. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Books refereded: “I’m Catholic. Now What?” by Shaun McAfee https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/i-m-catholic-now-what —Scriptures referenced: -Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/C

A life verse is powerful for many reasons. It can be the lynchpin to interior freedom when you feel stuck and bound up. It can fix your mind and heart on things above when your heart is restless. It can also ground you in God’s truth when life is difficult. So, what is it and how do you get one? Richaél Lucero tells you all about it in this episode. She also provides a detailed outline for you to discover your life verse and how it will help you thrive. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Websites referenced: www.biblegateway.com —Scriptures referenced: -Romans 12:1-2— “I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” —Catechism references: -“Scripture is the speech o

Wedding homilies are typically sweet, cute, and sometimes romantic. Have you ever heard one in which the celebrant unraveled the common misconceptions about what it means for wives to be *submissive* to their husbands? Listen as Richaél Lucero summarizes the highlights of the homily that did just that and how that message converted hearts to Christ. SHOWNOTES —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —YouTube Channel referenced: St. Vincent de Paul Parish for mass with Fr. Alex. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAJTtDjV7-8RgfNr1zR4Qw —Scriptures referenced: - Ephesians 5:22-25 [Marriage Like Christ and the Church] Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the chur

Summary: Humility is essential to holiness. Listen as Richaél Lucero explains how the Litany of Humility assists us in growing in this foundational virtue. Don’t miss how she identifies the three types of intentions in this powerful litany and how each attacks pride. Plus, get some creative ideas for praying the Litany of Humility. SHOWNOTES —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Litany of Humility series: https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ —Quotes referenced: -Humility is, “a virtue by which a man knowing himself as he truly is, abases himself." St. Bernard of Clairvaux -"The virtue of humility Consists in keeping oneself within one's own bounds, not reaching out to things above one, but submitting to one's superior" -St. Thomas Aquinas -“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.” -St. Mother Teresa —Litany of Humility: https://wp.me

Ensure you have a firm foundation to your prayer life with a “Rule of Prayer.” This traditional model of daily prayer organizes your prayer time to promote quality over quantity. Its fruits are deep humility, and inner peace. Learn how to create your own with Richaél Lucero today. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Imaginative Prayer vs. Quiet Prayer https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/11/imaginative-prayer-vs-quiet-prayer/ -Make Work Your Prayer https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/07/27/make-work-your-prayer/ -The episode in which I talk about the Jesus Prayer is also the episode titled Imaginative Prayer vs. Quiet Prayer https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/11/imaginative-prayer-vs-quiet-prayer/ —Scriptures referenced: -Psalm 50—Psalm of Repentance is good for the morning. -Psalm 84—Psalm of Peace is good for the evening. SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyT

In honor of St. Catherine of Siena's feast day, April 29th, we take a look a one of the many treasures we can learn from her—her abandonment to the divine will of God. Listen as Richaél Lucero peels back a tiny layer of the life of one of the four female Doctors of Church. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH Prayers referenced: -“You Are Direct Without Any Twisting”—St. Catherine of Siena excerpt- https://wp.me/p7RT88-um SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

With Divine Mercy Sunday being this weekend, Richaél Lucero explores the message of Divine Mercy that Jesus gave to St. Faustina in the 1930’s. This episode is jam packed! Learn the “ABC’s” of the Divine Mercy message, the necessity for trust, and the true understanding of mercy and how it embodies our relationship with God. Plus, how to receive the graces promised on the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday (even under social distancing restrictions.) SHOW NOTES: —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH — Donate via Patreon- https://www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Divine Mercy website: https://www.thedivinemercy.org —Scriptures referenced: - Hosea 6:6 “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God, rather than burnt offerings.” —Prayers mentioned: - Spiritual communion prayer - https://wp.me/p7RT88-u6 Additional prayer to pray on Divine Mercy Sunday- https://wp.me/p7RT88-u6 —Episodes referenced: -Abiding Together podcast episode on Trust and Divine Mercy- https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.co

There is a powerful event happening between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. It’s Jesus’ harrowing of Hades, also referred to as his descent into Hell. What happened there and why is it important? Find out now with Richaél Lucero. SHOW NOTES: —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -1 Peter 4:6 —Catechism paragraphs referenced: -CCC 632-635 The descent of Jesus into Hell explained —Quotes referenced: -Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday— Excerpt found in CCC 635 -Full text available on the Vatican website- https://wp.me/p7RT88-tP —Link to the Icon of the Harrowing of Hades- https://wp.me/p7RT88-tP SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Richaél Lucero looks at the events that precede Holy Week and their themes to answer the question, should the faithful be somber or joyful during Holy Week? SHOW NOTES: —Sign up for the weekly email + have the podcast delivered directly to your inbox. eepurl.com/gItxjH —Catch up on our 2020 Lenten Series: -2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes: -Beatitudes Introduction- clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beati…es-introduction/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beati…mitating-christ/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 2 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/21/beati…ist-part-2-of-3/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 3 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/31/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ-part-3-of-3/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Lent is a time of restoration. Our souls are being restored to better reflect the image of Christ. Enjoy the final episode of our 2020 Lenten series aimed at helping the faithful delve into the spirit of this season. Listen as Richaél Lucero concludes this series with a practical explanation of how we are to live out the last three beatitudes in order to be renewed images of Christ in the world. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes mentioned: -2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes: -Beatitudes Introduction- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beatitudes-introduction/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 2 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/

RERELEASE** Last week there was a technical glitch that rendered all Clumsy Theosis episodes unplayable and unable to be downloaded. This has been fixed and last week's episode has been rereleased for your convenience. What do the beatitudes, theosis, “death to self,” and iconography have in common? Though this may sound like the makings of a riddle, it’s not. Richaél Lucero is continuing the Lenten exploration of the beatitudes. She is drawing connections between these four topics of the Faith to paint a detailed picture of the transformation Christ is calling us to this season. Listen in to ensure you can answer Jesus with a full heart. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes” Quotes referenced: -“Beatitude is a po

In this episode Richaél Lucero keeps our eyes fixed on Christ by continuing the Lenten exploration of the beatitudes. Reflecting on the third, fourth, and fifth beatitudes, she links them with specific gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us at baptism to grow in each beatitude. Listen now and begin the discussion with Christ about which beatitude he wants to restore within you. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes mentioned: -2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes: -Beatitudes Introduction- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beatitudes-introduction/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ —Two parter on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Beatitudes: - 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and t

What do the beatitudes, theosis, “death to self,” and iconography have in common? Though this may sound like the makings of a riddle, it’s not. Richaél Lucero is continuing the Lenten exploration of the beatitudes. She is drawing connections between these four topics of the Faith to paint a detailed picture of the transformation Christ is calling us to this season. Listen in to ensure you can answer Jesus with a full heart. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes” Quotes referenced: -“Beatitude is a possession of all things held to be good...”—St. Gregory of Nyssa SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY

When the Lord preached the beatitudes he was teaching about the meaning of ultimate happiness and how to attain it. Unfortunately, many Catholics today find the Beatitudes confusing. Listen as Richaél Lucero provides an overview of this important message of the gospel. This will be the introduction for the 2020 Lenten series on the beatitudes. SHOW NOTES: —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -Matthew 5:3-12 “Beatitudes” -Luke 6:20-26 “Blessings and Curses” -Deuteronomy 28 (Blessings and curses given by Moses.) SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Why do we pray, fast, and give alms during Lent? Together these practices are not intended to be our focus but to serve to call us to something bigger—conversion. Last year I released the episode titled "Lent & Conversion." As I listened to this episode again last week, I found that I was invigorated by the reminder of how the liturgical readings of the season echo this call, as well, and drive this point home. Even though the calendar of readings is from 2019, I think this is a great time to revisit that episode from last year as it builds so well on the two most recent episodes that are preparing us for Lent. SHOW NOTES: —Shop CT merchandise: www.bonfire.com/store/clumsy-theosis/ (This is a popup shop and it closes tonight at midnight—Valentine's Day 2020. Shop while you can!) —Click here to sign up for the weekly email: eepurl.com/gItxjH SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsy

What should your Lent look like? Have you been selling yourself short during this season that is full of great growth potential? Richaél Lucero calls on Old and New Testament examples to teach you how to get the most out of Lent. SHOW NOTES: —Shop CT merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/clumsy-theosis/ (This is a popup shot and is only open until Valentine's Day 2020. Shop while you can!) —Click here to sign up for the weekly email: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: “How to Make Decisions the Catholic Way: Discernment 101”- https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/01/31/how-to-make-decisions-the-catholic-way-discernment-101/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Making decisions shouldn’t be stressful. In fact, when we use discernment to make decisions with God, we are not only relieved from our stress but the process is simple and more peaceful. Learn what discernment is from the Catholic perspective and how to do it in five steps with Richaél Lucero. SHOW NOTES: **BREAKING NEWS** We’ve got merch! That is, we’ve got Clumsy Theosis merchandise for sale for a limited time only. I have launched a popup shop that is open between today and Valentine’s Day. If you want to shop our merch you must be signed up for the Clumsy Theosis email list. (This is a special "thank you" to all who have signed up to receive my weekly email.) Those already receiving the weekly Clumsy Theosis email have been emailed the link to access the shop in this week’s email. You can get on that list by clicking the link below. In your welcome email you will receive the link that will grant you exclusive access to the shop. —Click here to sign up for the weekly email: eepurl.com/gItxjH —episodes

The first act of Christ’s ministry was to preach the message of metanoia. Do you want to know exactly what Christ has called us to? Listen as Richaél Lucero defines the meaning of metanoia. In the process she’ll expose why popular synonyms used to explain metanoia don’t paint the full picture; and leave you with suggestions for preparing three areas of yourself for metanoia. SHOW NOTES: —Email List Sing Up: http://eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!” Mt 4:17 -“From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Lk 6:45 -“We have the mind of Christ.” 2:16 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Did you know the Enemy regularly attacks our identity as Children of God? Richaél Lucero reveals how Satan attempts to manipulate our identity and provides listeners with a surefire strategy to proactively combat his tactics. Listen now. SHOW NOTES: —Email list sign-up: http://eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -“He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 -“Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 - A few passage that reference the reality of the Enemy: Wisdom 2:24//Isaiah 14:12-15//Ezekiel 28:12-15//John 8:44//Revelation 12:7-9//Revelation 12:10 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Why did the three magi bring the baby Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Listen as Richaél Lucero reveals the meaning of these articles as we find them in the Old Testament and what they proclaim when applied to Jesus in the New Testament. Also learn how this information can add a new dimension when praying over the Epiphany account in scripture. SHOW NOTES: —Episodes mentioned: -“Guaranteed Bible Takeaways” (About the four senses of scripture.) https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/07/15/guaranteed-bible-takeaways/ —Articles referenced: -About the Byzantine feast of Theophany (The Baptism of the Lord) https://mci.archpitt.org/liturgy/Theophany_1.html —Scriptures referenced: -Isaiah 60:3,6 Here is the link to Isaiah 60. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+60%3A1-6&version=RSV SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net